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  • Britain 'should feel immensely proud'

    Sports Minister praises all those involved in London 2012

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sainsbury's pledges to inspire next generation

    Investment in inclusive sport for schools will build on the success of the School Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary hails Wales’ contribution to London 2012

    A spectacular summer of sport came to an end last night as the curtain fell on the London 2012 Paralympic Games.  Tens of thousands of spectators…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spectators’ verdict: London 2012 transport gets thumbs-up

    Games 'flourished' under transport test.

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  • Deputy Prime Minister invites members of the armed forces to attend Paralympics closing ceremony

    Nick Clegg: "We owe our armed forces a debt of gratitude for their magnificent security work for the London 2012 Games".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Namibian paralympic delegation

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds welcomed Namibia's Deputy Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture and members of Namibia’s Paralympic Delegation to London

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Accessible shuttles set to carry 100,000 during Olympic and Paralympic Games

    Transport Minister calls service “a shining example of what can be achieved”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Arts showcase celebrates tenth year

    Annual event for deaf and disabled performers returns as London hosts Paralympics

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unlimited festival celebrates inspiration of Paralympics

    200 disabled and deaf artists present work that celebrates Games and breaks down barriers

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A journey of discovery

    The London 2012 Paralympic Games begins with a science-inspired, wonder-filled opening ceremony

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic flame travels to Stoke Mandeville Stadium

    This evening up to 3,000 guests will attend a special ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium to witness the start of the 24-hour Torch Relay.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military torchbearers carry the Paralympic Flame

    A small team of military personnel will tonight carry the Flame in the final leg of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Torch Relay. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister invites inspirational nurses and teachers to attend official Paralympics opening

    Four nurses and three teachers have been invited by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to watch the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s message to ParalympicsGB

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg wished ParalympicsGB luck ahead of the opening of the Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • On your marks for new School Games

    Every school in the country urged to sign up today to be part of the new School Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebration cauldron lit in Trafalgar Square

    First of four national ceremonies to create the Paralympic Flame

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM at Paralympic flame ceremony

    David Cameron: "It's time to dust off the GB flags and get ready for two more weeks of spectacular sport. The London Paralympic Games 2012 are finally here."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Broadband in the UK – Faster, Higher, Stronger

    Monday 20 August 2012 Campus, London CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY **The world’s first truly digital Olympics ** The last few weeks have been dominated…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM thanks Olympic volunteers, army and police

    David Cameron praises 70,000 volunteers working at London 2012

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic Torch Relay reaches new heights

    The Paralympic Torch Relay began this morning with the lighting of flames at the top of four mountains across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government